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B.C. churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

B.C. churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

The B.C. government provides churches and other religious buildings automatic statutory property tax exemptions while local municipalities may also provide additional property tax relief
Churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

Churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

B.C. Humanist Association says public health order violations by places of worship demonstrate need for public benefits test for tax breaks
B.C. on track for record-breaking year for illicit overdose deaths: coroner

B.C. on track for record-breaking year for illicit overdose deaths: coroner

VICTORIA — British Columbia is facing a record-breaking year for overdose deaths and the provincial coroner is urging caution as the illicit drug supply grows more toxic.
Police watchdog looks into RCMP arrest where man was injured in Kamloops, B.C.

Police watchdog looks into RCMP arrest where man was injured in Kamloops, B.C.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The police watchdog in British Columbia has been notified that a person accused of shoplifting was injured during an arrest by RCMP officers in Kamloops.
Letterkenny actor from Coquitlam praises hometown

Letterkenny actor from Coquitlam praises hometown

Tyler Johnston, the Pinetree secondary graduate who plays Stewart on the Crave show "Letterkenny," speaks highly of growing up in Coquitlam.
Coquitlam area under snowfall warning with wet snow expected to fall today

Coquitlam area under snowfall warning with wet snow expected to fall today

Up to 5 cm of snow predicted to fall in the northeast, including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody
$12 million in reserved federal funds released to B.C. school districts: ministry

$12 million in reserved federal funds released to B.C. school districts: ministry

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is releasing about $12 million to school districts across the province to further support the COVID-19 response. The money is part of the $242.
B.C. housing market to remain vibrant through the new year: report

B.C. housing market to remain vibrant through the new year: report

VANCOUVER — A company that supports hundreds of credit unions across Canada predicts British Columbia's housing market will remain healthy through 2021 as the province moves out of its COVID-19 slump.
Fraser Health declares two new COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care, another two over

Fraser Health declares two new COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care, another two over

SURREY, B.C. — Fraser Health has confirmed two new COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes in the region of British Columbia, while declaring another two over on Saturday.
North Shore Rescue warns of avalanche hazards this weekend (VIDEO)

North Shore Rescue warns of avalanche hazards this weekend (VIDEO)

'It's going to be a very dynamic few days, with very significant hazard'